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Gáe Bulg: The Spear of Death
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Length:
47 minutes
Released:
Feb 21, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Irish myth tells of a spear so deadly, that its deployment is certain death. Forged from the bones of sea monsters, the Gáe Bulg would send barbs through its victim’s every vein -- but only if the hero threw it with their foot. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick unravel the myth, history and science of this impractical Irish wonder weapon. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Released:
Feb 21, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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